Archive For September 16, 2017
287 Boblett Street, Blaine, WA
This beautiful little cottage was built in 1902 and remains faithful to Barber’s published design. I am still trying to uncover the original owners of this gem, but the home seems to have fared well over the years. Barber often spoke of the architectural profession’s responsibility to provide homeowners with great design, even if their means was modest. This home exemplifies that philosophy.
333 Fifth Street, Marietta, OH
The Hamilton residence comes from a published design that appeared in the “Modern Dwellings” series of pattern books. Mr. Hamilton was a clothes merchant and Tailor. There are several other extant Barber house examples in Marietta, a town filled with historic homes and character. It is worth a visit if you find yourself down that way.
3904 Floral Avenue, Norwood, OH
The Maguire residence is a stellar example of one of Barber’s most signature designs, design number 27 from the “Cottage Souvenir No. 2, Revised and Enlarged” edition that was published in 1892. This design was one of a couple of designs that established itself as “the” design for the most prominent of citizens in their respective communities. Situated on a corner lot, this home is eye candy from any vantage point along the streetscape.
1323 W. 111th Street, Cleveland, OH
The Groben residence was patterned after a home that Barber designed for a client in Lynchburg Virginia, back in the mid 1890’s. The premier Lynchburg example was published by Barber with a photo of the completed home, in his “American Homes” magazine, in 1896.
701 First Street, Fort Myers, FL
The Floweree residence has long since been demolished, but originally sat right next door to another Barber designed house, the John T. Murphy residence. I am still trying to uncover more photos of the Floweree residence, so if you know of any, please add a comment to this post. Thank you.
2505 First Street, Fort Myers, FL
The Murphy residence is another stellar example of Barber’s very popular design 25 from the “Modern Dwellings” series of pattern books. Murphy was a cattleman & rancher, but his house now serves as a wonderful house museum and function venue. The interior of this house is as spectacular as the exterior. There was another Barber design built right next door to the Murphy residence, but that home was lost to the ravages of time. Irma, please stay away!
511 Caroline Street, Key West, FL
The Curry residence is a stellar example of design 25 from Barber’s “Modern Dwellings” series of pattern books. It was built for the proprietor of the local general store, but now serves as a wonderful bed & breakfast inn. Complete with exterior shutters over most of the windows, let’s hope Irma will leave this gem alone.